Psalms 80:6 Meaning and Explanation
“Thou makest us a strife unto our neighbours: and our enemies laugh among themselves.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The people have become the object of mockery and strife because of their defeat and weakness.
The Context of Psalms 80:6
The people's humiliation is public and complete.
What Does Psalms 80:6 Mean?
'A strife unto our neighbours' means the people have become a point of contention or contempt in the region. Enemies view them not as a threat but as an object of derision and conflict. This loss of respect compounds the military or political defeat.
The laughter of enemies echoes mockery. In ancient Near Eastern thought, the ability of foes to laugh at a nation was evidence of divine disfavor—if God were protecting them, enemies would not dare mock them so openly.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 80:6
What does Psalms 80:6 mean?
The people have become the object of mockery and strife because of their defeat and weakness.
What is the context of Psalms 80:6?
The people's humiliation is public and complete.